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George Washington’s Sacred Fire
By Peter A. Lillback
Providence Forum Press
Paperback - 1208 Pages
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Publisher Description: George Washington, the uniquely venerated Founding Father of our nation, valiant warrior of the American Revolution and devoted [...]

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The Marrow of Modern Divinity
By Edward Fisher
Christian Focus
Hardcover - 390 Pages
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Ben Dahlvang of the Westminster Bookstore writes:
The Marrow is a late 17th century work on the Christian life, set up as a dialog between four characters: a minister, a new [...]

NOW IN STOCK: 3 New Books from Banner of Truth

My God is True!
Lessons Learned along Cancer’s Dark Road
By Wolfe, Paul D.
Banner of Truth
Paperback - 168 Pages
Westminster Theological Seminary graduate, Paul D. Wolfe chronicles his story of diagnosis, treatment and survival, and he points to the glory and grace of God along the way.  Above all he points to the faithfulness of God, whose promises [...]

Video Preview of The Betrayal: A Novel on John Calvin by Douglas Bond

The Betrayal
A Novel on John Calvin
By Douglas Bond
P & R
Paperback - 388 Pages
David Hall, Executive Director of Calvin500 writes:
Doug Bond’s latest novel introduces many to a largely invisible or prejudicially ignored character: John Calvin. This historical fiction brings Calvin back from an unwarranted oblivion. Thanks to Bond’s vivid writing style and thorough acquaintance with the [...]

NOW IN STOCK: The New Shape of World Christianity: How American Experience Reflects Global Faith by Mark Noll

The New Shape of World Christianity
How American Experience Reflects Global Faith
By Mark A. Noll
InterVarsity Press
Paperback - 212 Pages
Publisher’s Description: With characteristic rigor and insight, in this book Mark Noll revisits the history of the American church in the context of world events. He makes the compelling case that how Americans have come to practice the [...]

Luther on Vocation Reviewed by Justin Taylor

Luther on Vocation
By Gustaf Wingren
Wipf and Stock
Paperback - 268
Gene Veith writes: “Reading Wingren’s book was one of those paradigm-shifting moments for me. It turned my life and how I see my life–its meaning, value, and purpose–upside down. It brought spiritual significance into the realm of the ordinary, where I live most of the time. [...]

New! The Theology of John Calvin

The Theology of John Calvin
by Charles Partee
Presbyterian Publishing
Hardcover, 375 pages
Publisher’s Description: The theology of John Calvin (1509-1564) was given classic expression in his Institutes of the Christian Religion (1559). In this definitive work, longtime Calvin expert Charles Partee offers a careful exposition of Calvins theology as it appears in the Institutes, paying special attention to [...]

New! John Calvin: A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine, Doxology

John Calvin: A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine, Doxology
Edited by Buck Parsons
Ligonier Ministries
257 pages, hardcover
“To my knowledge there never has been a collection of authors of any edited volume under whose ministry I would rather sit than these. What stands out is that they are humble, holy men of God. Most of them are too old [...]

New! Recovering the Reformed Confession

Recovering the Reformed Confession:
Our Theology, Piety, and Practice
by R. Scott Clark
P and R Publishing
384 pages, paperback
“At a time when ‘all that is solid melts in the air’ and distinct colors fade to grey, R. Scott Clark reminds us of the loveliness, depth, and richness of Reformed Christianity not only TULIP, but a confession that bears [...]

Just In! The Preaching of Jonathan Edwards

The Preaching of Jonathan Edwards
by John Carrick
Publisher: Banner of Truth
Hardcover, 478 pages
Jonathan Edwards (1703-58) is widely regarded not only as America’s greatest theologian and philosopher, but also as one of her greatest preachers. It is a remarkable fact, however, that his preaching has been somewhat neglected, both in academic circles and in the Reformed churches. [...]